SUNDAY, AUGUST 4TH, 2019 ~ EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

MASS INTENTIONS

Sun. Aug 4 8:00 am +Martina Ruder Zimmerman

Tue. Aug 6 8:00 am >>> NO MASS <<<

Th. Aug 8 8:00 am +Dustin Steinert

Sun. Aug 11 8:00 am L/D Keith Fieler family

Tue. Aug 13 8:00 am L/D Mike & Bea Suppes family

Th. Aug 15 5:30 pm L/D Severin & Rose Suppes family

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

SERVERS

Sunday, Aug 4 Rexton Leiker & Daunte Younker Sunday, Aug 11 Benjamin Dome & Wyatt Gerstner

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

Sunday, Aug 4 Larry K, Mark L, Peggy R, Wendy R. Sunday, Aug 11 Jill M, Ken R, Seyona R, Bea S.

LECTORS OFFERTORY GIFTS

Sun. Aug 4 Ken Richmeier Bonnie Shubert Sun. Aug 11 Wendy Richmeier Sid & Joanne Steinert

GREETERS

Sunday, Aug 4 Jerry & Sylvia Gross Sunday, Aug 11 Linda Gross

COLLECTION TEAM

Sunday, Aug 4 Ernie Binder, John Moeder, John Oborny, Mike Pfannenstiel

Sunday, Aug 11 Jason Carter, Larry Koirth, Donovan Richmeier, Sid Steinert

TRAVELING CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS

Sunday, Aug 4 Ken & Peggy Richmeier Sunday, Aug 11 Jason & Rose Carter Sunday, Aug 18 Linda Gross Sunday, Aug 25 Mark & Dora Leiker

Tithe ~ Stewardship of Treasure

Envelopes $2575.00 Loose $53 .00 History Bks $25.00

TOTAL $2,653.00

FATHER JARETT’S ~ Q & A

Why do Catholics Pray to Saints?

One Catholic practice that many other Christians object to is praying to the saints in heaven, yet both the Bible and writings of the early Christians demonstrate this is acceptable, even encouraged practice. An important note is that our prayers to the saints are always intercessory, as we ask them to present our petitions to God. They cannot answer our requests apart from the power of God, and we never worship the saints.

We find evidence for the saints’ ability to intercede for us in the book of Revelation. The Apostle John reports seeing “…the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders [falling] down before the Lamb, each holding a harp, and with golden bowls of incense, which are the prayers of the saints” (Rev. 5:8). The passage demonstrates that those in heaven present prayers to God. It also reveals that these prayers include those of people on earth since the word “saints” frequently references those who are in the world throughout the Bible, including numerous times in Revelation.

Early Church Fathers emphasized the importance of saints’ prayers as well. Even before the Bible was compiled into a single book, St. Clement of Alexandria wrote that the true Christian, “though he pray alone, he has the choir of the saints standing with him [in prayer]” (Miscellanies 7:12 [A.D. 208].

Saint Augustine taught the reason we pray to saints. “A Christian people celebrates together in religious solemnity the memorials of the martyrs, both to encourage their being imitated and so that it can share in their merits and be aided by their prayers” (Against Faustus the Manichean [A.D. 400]). He stressed the twofold purpose of emulating them and beseeching their assistance.

Even if praying to the saints is acceptable, one may question why we would not pray solely to Christ. First, we definitely should pray directly to Christ, but almost all Christians approve of requesting prayers from others on earth as well. The Bible frequently encourages this practice (Rom. 15:30, 1 Tim. 2:1-2, Col. 4:3). As members of the Communion of Saints, we are still connected to the heavenly saints (Catechism of the Catholic Church par. 946-962), so we can and should ask them for prayers in the same manner.

Let us all strive to follow the examples of holiness provided by the saints and rely on their intercession to assist us during our life here on earth.

In Christ’s Loving Service Your Pastor,

Fr. Jarett

Questions of Clarifications? Email Fr. Jarett at fatherkonrade@eaglecom.net

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4TH, 2019 ~ EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

You may, or may not, be aware that

sometime in August, USD 489 will be

moving the childcare program currently

located in the Munjor School to the Oak Park Complex in

Hays. At that time, the Munjor School/Gym will become

the property of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. With the

acquisition of another building comes additional financial

obligations etc. There will be a brief informational meeting

immediately following Mass on Sunday, August 11th (in

church) with an opportunity to share your comments &

suggestions.

Coffee, rolls and conversation following

Mass this morning hosted by K of C.

St. Nicholas of Myra Church is looking for a part-time

maintenance person. This person is responsible for the

maintenance and care of the church. Hours will be

approximately 15-20 hours per week. Hourly wage will be

determined based on experience. Applications are available

in the parish office. For more information, contact Fr. Jarett

or Ramona at 628-1446.

Divine Mercy Radio ~ Appreciation Banquet Guest Speaker: Morning Glory host Gloria Purvis

Saturday, September 7th

Social beginning at 6 p.m. Banquet at 7 p.m.

Little Theatre of Holy Family Elementary, Hays KS

Reservations at: dvmercy.com or at the studio 108 E. 12th St.

Are you ready? Engaging the Spiritual Battle

2019 Men’s Conference, Saturday, Aug. 10, at IHM Parish,

Hays. Early registration deadline is Aug. 1, then it increases

by $10.00. Registration will be taken up to and including the

day of the conference, however early registration is

encouraged to ensure adequate materials, food, confessors,

etc. Registration is available online at salinadiocese.org or

you can download a paper registration to send by mail.

A Family Perspective …by Bud Ozar

In today’s gospel Jesus teaches us: “One’s life does not consist of possessions.” We spend so much time working to obtain more stuff; we don’t have time for the people in our lives. What is enough? Are the words of Jesus, “You fool”, meant for us?

FREE FRIDAY FAMILY EVENT Friday,

August 9, Immaculate Heart of Mary 6:30

PM to 9:30 PM Cheer on our Priests and

Seminarians at Running Revs Basketball

Game beginning at 6:30 PM (HFE School

Gymnasium) Enjoy pizza after the game and listen to some

sneak peek talks by speakers Peter Herbeck and Pete Burak.

The 2019 Catholic Charities Annual Appeal – Cherishing our Past. Strengthening our Future will take place next

weekend, August 10-11 as we celebrate the 60th

Anniversary of Catholic Charities serving the Salina

Diocese. This collection is crucial to sustaining the

operations of this important church ministry. With your

support, Catholic Charities puts the Gospel into action by

serving the poor and vulnerable throughout the Salina

Diocese. Please contemplate all of the blessings you have

been granted in your life and prayerfully consider making a

gift this year. Please use the pledge cards and remittance

envelopes provided at mass to make a donation. You may place

your envelope in the collection plate during mass or mail

directly to Catholic Charities. Your support is greatly

appreciated!

PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

Maynard Richmeier, Gage Steinert, Ken Smith, Curt Brungardt, Charlie Munsch, Carole Carter, Rod Milke, Natalie Armbrister,

Stan Herrmann, Jack Harwood, Jerry Barnes, Special Intentions, Parishioners in Health Care Facilities.

Drop requests in the collection basket or let Lilly know.

Let Lilly know when the intention should be removed.

ANNIVERSARY MASSES - Celebrations to honor

married couples will be held on Sundays so couples can

fulfill their Sunday obligation while celebrating their

Anniversary. This year Masses will be held at St. Joseph

Church in Hays, at 3pm, Sunday, Oct. 6, and St. Mary

Queen of the Universe Church, Salina, Sunday, Oct. 13, at

3pm. More information will be forthcoming.

RELIGIOUS ITEMS - If you have religious material such as

statues, holy water bottles, rosaries, prayer books, you want

to get rid of, bring them to the St. Joseph Parish Service

Center. We will offer them to people who would like them

or dispose of them in a respectful manner.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4TH, 2019 ~ EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

St. Joseph (Hays) maintenance staff will begin mowing the

cemetery on Monday, August 5th. We ask that you remove

any floral arrangements or decorations that you wish to

keep, with the exception of those in containers or vases

attached to the monument. Items not picked up which

interfere with the mowing and trimming will be removed of

and disposed by the cemetery staff.

RURAL LIFE WORKSHOP- The Rural Life Commission

urges everyone to save the date for a Rural Life Workshop,

Thriving (not just surviving) in Ag, hosted by the Sacred

Heart parish in Colby, on August 17, 2019. We have 3

speakers lined up for the workshop. There will be a minimal

registration fee of $25 to help defray the cost of our speakers

and for the lunch which will be included in the registration.

SAVE THE DATE - Saturday, September 28th the Offices

of Family Life and New Evangelization will be hosting an

adult retreat at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Atwood, KS.

www.formed.org – Parish Code: JZ3DPK

Check out the FORMED app!

Traveling this summer?

Need to find Catholic

Mass times go to

www.masstimes.org or

toll free 1-858-207-6277

CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS

HOLY FAMILY ELEMENTARY

Rachel Wentling, Principal 625-3131

May 16 - Aug 16 NO SCHOOL – Summer Vacation!

Office Open 9 - 12 & 1 -4 Tues-Thurs

Holy Family Elementary currently has openings for the

upcoming 19-20 school year in our afternoon Preschool

(PB), 2nd and 5th grades! The afternoon Preschool session

runs from 12:10 to 3:10p.m. Monday through Thursday. PB

students are also able to attend After School Care up until

6pm. Please contact the school if you have any questions or

are interested in signing your child up!

Support HFE by recycling your aluminum cans in our trailer

across the street North of the school. Box tops, also pull-

tab/pop tabs to donate to the Ronald McDonald houses.

THOMAS MORE PREP- MARIAN

Chad Meitner, Principal Bob Leikam, Jr. High Assistant Principal

625-6577

Enrollment

August 6th

12th Grade 8:00 – 9:30

11th Grade 10:00 – 11:30

10th Grade 12:00 – 1:30

August 7th

9th Grade 8:00 – 9:30

8th Grade 10:00 – 11:30

7th Grade 12:00 – 1:30

August 19 - First Day of School

Back-to-School Bash- August 23. Events surrounding the

beginning of the school year will take place all over campus

from 4:30 p.m.

Helping one person might not change the world,

but it could change the world for one person.